Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) platforms and crews have combined with Australian Army CH-47F Chinook helicopterss to deliver thousands of pounds of essential aid to remote villages in Papua New Guinea (PNG) in the wake of the recent earthquake.

On February 26, a magnitude 7.5 earthquake devastated villages across PNG, cutting off many roads.

With food, water and essential medicines running low, C-130J Hercules, from RAAF Base Richmond, began flying essential relief supplies as part of Operation PNG Assist 2018.